An air medical service was first proposed for the Chattanooga area in 1975, but it wasn't until 1988 that Erlanger Health System launched the program. Flying a Bell 412, a large helicopter capable of transporting two patients, three flight crew members, and two pilots (although we typically didn't utilize that setup), we took off at 6:30 PM for Emerald-Hodgson Hospital (now Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee) to transport a four year-old in respiratory arrest due to a chronic lung condition aggravated by a cold.

Many things have changed since 1988, but one thing hasn't -- LIFE FORCE has always been, and will always be, committed to safely providing the highest level of critical care in the air. We thank you for supporting our program and look forward to serving our communities for many more years! #lifeforceairmed#erlangerPROUD

November 20, 10:15 AM ETKeeping the families and crews of Pafford AirOne in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will never forget. #paffordstrong

November 7, 11:12 AM ETMeet the New Crew -- training is nearing completion for LIFE FORCE's newest crew members and we are excited to introduce them to you! Over the next few weeks, we will be periodically featuring each new crew member with their bio. Welcome to the LIFE FORCE family!

November 2, 3:12 PM ETSim labs have started at the 8th Annual Middle Tennessee Regional Education Symposium at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. More than 30 medical professionals joined us this year for a morning packed with lectures from world class practitioners followed by a multi-station sim lab. Thank you to all who attended today and to our great speakers and facilitators.

October 31, 2:22 PM ETHappy #Heliween from your friends at LIFE FORCE Air Medical! We are showing our Halloween spirit for the #TorqueorTreat competition — we can’t wait to see what our sister programs from Med-Trans Corporation dress up as today! 🚁 🎃 👻

October 27, 2:47 PM ETWe had a great turnout at last night's Advanced Clinical Education Session at DeKalb Ambulance Service in Fort Payne. Attendees learned about Pediatric Trauma and Airway Management and even had the opportunity to practice their skills. Keep an eye on our calendar for our next ACES!

October 25, 2:33 PM ETIt has been an exciting day at the Annual Erlanger Regional Education Symposium at Brasstown Valley Resort. Following a morning of lectures, attendees are now rotating through our hands-on sim labs.

If you missed today’s event, you can sign up for the Middle Tennessee Erlanger Regional Education Symposium on Thursday, November 2nd in Manchester, Tennessee, at www.lifeforceairmed.com/midtn

October 23, 12:40 PM ETLIFE FORCE 3 was proud to standby with Rome Fire Department and Floyd EMS for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other performers at the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow​ this past weekend. What a beautiful weekend and a great air show!